Easy French Toast Casserole
This Easy French Toast Casserole is a hybrid of traditional French toast and Southern bread pudding. The two marry together in one delicious breakfast treat that is perfect for enjoying on the weekends and/or serving to company.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 549kcal
Equipment
- 9 x 13 Baking Pan
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1.5 packages King's Hawaiian Rolls
- 1 cup pecans chopped
- 6 eggs
- 1 quart half and half
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Cut the Hawaiian bread into 1-inch cubes. Place in an oven that has been preheated to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
- Chopped the pecans and toast in a 350 degree oven for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Place bread cubes in 9 x 13 baking pan that has been sprayed with non-stick spray. Sprinkle the pecans over the bread cubes. Pour the custard mixture over the bread and pecans being careful to cover the tops of all of the bread cubes. Allow it to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Check around the 25 minute mark to help prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 289mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 606IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 1mg
